Game in Liberia

The FSA Girls U-19 team played their fourth game against Equipo de fútbol femenino del CCDR Liberia girls U-19 team. The FSA girls were anxious to get on the field but were focused and ready to play. This would be the final game of their 2011 soccer tour in Costa Rica. They had a 1-2 record going into the match. FSA was determined to go home with 2 & 2 record. A heavy downpour ending minutes before the start of the game saturated the field. The grass field conditions made it difficult for either team to really form a dangerous attack early on.

Despite the conditions, the FSA girls were first to score! Off a corner kick from Cindy C. finding Lauren K. in the box who finished with a spectacular header into the upper 90 far post! The girls were so excited that the entire team charged the FSA bench and slid belly first about 10 feet because of the wet grass! It was a great goal and an even better celebration by the away team.

The Futbol femenino Liberia team would not give up though. They were relentless after FSA took a one goal lead. Both teams were very evenly matched. Jacklyn G. was brilliant in goal with diving saves and a few break-away stops. The girls from Liberia were able to put in the equalizer in the second half. The game ended in a 1-1 draw but both teams battled it out to the finish. Residents from the neighborhood filled the stadium to watch these two teams compete under the lights and gave a standing ovation for both teams after the game.

Photos of this game will most likely be posted upon our return this Thursday.